2022 Clos Floridene Blanc
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Readers will know that I am a fan of Clos Floridène Blanc, particularly in cool growing seasons such as 2021. However, the 2022 is clearly hampered by the warmth that summer. It has a simple nose that lacks vitality and tension. It's not flat, but it feels rather anonymous aromatically. The palate has respectable weight but needs more complexity. There is a pleasant oily texture and it finishes nicely with orange pith and apricot. It's a good white Graves but not in the top league.
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Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
Neal Martin
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